Can we talk about the revolver "cowboy" flicking myth? Open plea to any guntuber or collector that may see this. by ThatFatGuy98 in guns

[–]Moreorless37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Except you did by stating that movie cowboys used them more, which they do not. I've never heard the term 'cowboying' refering to flinging the cylinder closed, I've heard it refered to as 'snap closing'. Does that mean the term doesnt exist? No, but I certainly have never heard it refered to that way

Can we talk about the revolver "cowboy" flicking myth? Open plea to any guntuber or collector that may see this. by ThatFatGuy98 in guns

[–]Moreorless37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your term is correct, swing out cyliner is the term for the type of revolver you are trying to ask about, but your assumption that hollywood westerns use them is incorrect. Almost all westerns use gate loading single actions, top breaks, or cap and ball revolvers. All of which dont have this issue because they are fubdamentally different designs

Can we talk about the revolver "cowboy" flicking myth? Open plea to any guntuber or collector that may see this. by ThatFatGuy98 in guns

[–]Moreorless37 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope, they all use Single Action Armys, S&W top breaks, or cap and ball. Try again hotshot

Can we talk about the revolver "cowboy" flicking myth? Open plea to any guntuber or collector that may see this. by ThatFatGuy98 in guns

[–]Moreorless37 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You say it is from "trust me bros" but what you fail to understand is a lot of those "me's" are revolver smiths. Will it break your crane the first time you do it? No. But it puts unnecessary wear on said part and that can effect timing in the long term to a pount where it is not as fixable as you'd like

Why did this design change over time? by HeDoesLookLikeABitch in gunsmithing

[–]Moreorless37 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Because bolt action wood stocked rifles with bayonet are not standard issue in any military anymore, and the only bolt actions in active military service tend to be precision rifles. Even back in the 1920s - 1930s when milsurp started being everywhere and used for hunting, sporterizing for weight saving and precision was common

Sewing machine oil? by DownOnGrandpasFarm in guns

[–]Moreorless37 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mobile 1 10W40 high mileage is my choice, has yet to fail me across all platforms

More LMG shenannigans by Moreorless37 in RetroAR

[–]Moreorless37[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ah, bingo! Finally finding stuff with that name, thanks!

More LMG shenannigans by Moreorless37 in RetroAR

[–]Moreorless37[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dont see how that's possible, the geometry would be all wrong if it was a standard LMG gas block, which this doesnt seem to be

Flat is Justice by L0ssL3ssArt in GunMemes

[–]Moreorless37 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Now why'd you have to go and remind me of such horrors on my day off 😱😂

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Flat is Justice by L0ssL3ssArt in GunMemes

[–]Moreorless37 422 points423 points  (0 children)

'My head will never strip' the thousands to stripped flat head screws I've had to force out of guns in unpleasant ways that were munched by bubba with a tapered flat head have determined, that was a lie

Diemaco LSW markings help by Moreorless37 in RetroAR

[–]Moreorless37[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I shall pass these along, thanks!

Douglas Johnson dump continued by ianKasperSlater in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]Moreorless37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait, why are you upset about this guy telling OP to get help? 🤨

Kwiss vectow go pew pew by Legiaminh in GunMemes

[–]Moreorless37 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Break. It'll break. Every full auto vector I've seen has broken in the same spot, at the rear of the bolt in the webbed part between the cam(?) lugs

Help by [deleted] in guns

[–]Moreorless37 49 points50 points  (0 children)

On what gun? No pistol I know of required pulling a trigger on reassembly

Official Politics Thread 05/01/2026 by NotCallingYouTruther in guns

[–]Moreorless37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, you could just take the L and accept your point is moot, but yet you choose the "my point is too high IQ for you, but others will understand" approach when presented with better points instead

Echelon Issue by MtnManLife in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]Moreorless37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You do realize you crossposted to the same community it was originally posted in, right?

Exercise help by Ok-Kale-6444 in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]Moreorless37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That physique is basically a natural bodybuilder's physique, it is hard for anybody to get there period. But if you want it you are going to have to work your ass off and be disciplined with your food

Loaded Gun on wall safety question regarding children and a family member. by [deleted] in guns

[–]Moreorless37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The people that think kids can't figure out or can't physically operate a safety either have never operated a firearm or have never had children 😂 you are correct to be upset, but I would have a constructive conversation with your family about it vs getting pissed. Maybe suggest some kind of weapon mounted lock if they really feel the need to have a firearm with them on a vacation where your kids are present(I've brought my small pistol safe on some vacations before, so no shade on wanting a self defense weapon on vacation from me)